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Discovery Museum (Tyne & Wear Museums)
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Discovery Museum
Blandford Square
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4JA
Tyne & Wear
England
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Visitors at Discovery Museum (Photo: Tyne & Wear Museums)
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Collection details
Costume and Textiles, Industry, Maritime, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War
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Facilities
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Discovery Museum has the following facilities for visitors:
Lift available
Accessible toilets
Male and female toilet facilities
Assistance available if required
Facilities for Deaf people and hard of hearing
Facilities for Blind people and partially sighted
Assistance and Guide dogs admitted
Baby changing facilities
Gift shop
Hot and cold meals
Hot and cold drinks
Teachers' Packs
Worksheets for groups
Under 7 year old resources: soft play and Playtyne Gallery
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Contact details
Enquiries (Tel)
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0191 232 6789
Textphone users (Tel)
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18001 0191 232 6789
General information (Fax)
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0191 230 2614
E-mail
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discovery@twmuseums.org.uk
Website
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www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery
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Open
Monday to Saturday 10-5
Sunday 2-5
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Closed
Christmas Day and Boxing Day
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Admission charges
Admission free
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Description
Discovery is the region's biggest free museum and the gateway to fun and facts about life on Tyneside. Explore Newcastle's past from Romans to the present day; Tyneside inventions that changed the world; a fun approach to science and take a walk through fashion. Discover a great day out all under one roof! The Museum has recently undergone an exciting £12.25 million transformation which has introduced spectacular new displays, including a whole floor of galleries devoted to life on the River Tyne as well as improved facilities to make a visit more enjoyable. There is also a wet-play gallery specifically designed for the under sevens.
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Collections description
Discovery Museum houses the finest collections of scientific and technical material outside London and keeps important collections of maritime history, social history, regimental militaria and costume.
For more than two centuries developments in science, technology and industry which were pioneered or became established in Tyne & Wear had a powerful influence world-wide. Such influence is, arguably, unsurpassed by that of any other region of comparable size and population.
Examples of world 'firsts' include Charles Parson's 'Turbinia', the first vessel to be powered by steam turbine, and Joseph Swan's historic lightbulbs.
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Articles
Collecting Cultures - HLF Announces Grants For Acquisitions
News In Brief - Week Ending October 7 2007
Tyne & Wear Museums Lead The Way With British Sign Language Tours
News In Brief - Week Ending August 13 2006
News In Brief - Week Ending July 30 2006
Toasting Tyne & Wear Museums Success At North East Tourism Awards
Heritage On The Move As Taxi Gathers Stories From Around UK
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Trails
Get Out Of The Office At Lunchtime And Visit A Newcastle & Gateshead Museum
Two Cities, One River - Newcastle And Gateshead Heritage Trail
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
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Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Indoor soft play area
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General Education
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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